Shizuren Energy Instant Vermicelli Clam Flavor

The brand name Shizuren Energy makes me laugh because it sounds more like an extreme sports drink than a noodle company. But the cup is serious. It has six separate packets, included enoki mushroom, and a broth viscosity that caught us completely off guard.

Produced in China.

What’s in the Package

Inside the bowl, you’ll find a bundle of fine, vermicelli (glass noodles) and a folding plastic fork. The seasoning is split into six packets: a liquid sauce (1), soup powder (2), dehydrated vegetables (3), chili oil (4), a packet of enoki mushrooms, and a final sachet containing real dehydrated clams and additional seafood garnishes.

How to Cook Shizuren Energy Instant Vermicelli

1. Open the vermicelli bundle and place it in the bowl. Empty all six sachet contents (Packets 1 through 6) over the noodles.
2. Pour boiling water into the bowl up to the inside fill line.
3. Close the lid tightly and let the noodles rehydrate for 4 to 5 minutes.
4. Open the lid, stir thoroughly to ensure the thick sauce and chili oil are fully incorporated, and enjoy.

How Does It Taste

The broth is thick. A 4 out of 5 on viscosity which is not something you expect from a vermicelli cup. The garlic is strong and upfront and the salt level is high. We noticed that the the clam flavor the name promises is mostly absent. What you actually get is a garlicky spicy broth with a pleasant back-of-the-tongue heat that James put at a 2 out of 5.

The included enoki mushroom is the detail that makes this worth trying. It rehydrates well and adds a chewy texture that the thin vermicelli noodles alone can’t provide. The noodles themselves are starchy and they absorb the thick broth fast. Eat this one immediately after cooking. If you let it sit the noodles soak up all the broth and go jello-like in a way that’s not pleasant.

How Does It Compare

The thick broth and vermicelli format puts this in different territory from most Chinese instant noodles on the site. The Shizuren Snail Rice Noodles is the closest comparison within the brand. For a similarly thick broth in a different format the A-Kuan Rice Noodle With Konjac Hot Pot Flavor is worth trying.

How to Level Up Shizuren Energy Instant Vermicelli Clam Flavor

Add more water than the instructions call for since the broth is salty and thick enough to handle it. Green onions and fried shallots right before serving. A drizzle of chili oil and a splash of vinegar for sourness. Add fish balls if you have them.

Final Verdict

More garlic than clam, thicker broth than expected, and a built-in enoki mushroom that earns its place. Eat it fast. If you’re into Chinese thick-broth noodle cups this is a fun one to try.

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Where to buy Shizuren Energy Instant Vermicelli Clam Flavor

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